cognitive/social health Flashcards

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what is cognitive health

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ability to clearly think, learn, and remember

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cognitive health allows us to

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express creativity
be curious
form new ideas/perspective
analyze
problem solve
make decisions

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3
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factors affecting cognitive health

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genetics (learning disabilities)
environmental (stress, diet, drug use)

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4
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how is cognitive health influenced (by emotional health)

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by our thoughts and feelings
related to emotional health

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5
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people who are not cognitively healthy

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have passive approach to life
dont seek involvement with community
dont question/poor critical thinking
poor health dimensions

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6
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negative self talk vs positive self talk

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“that sounds difficult” vs “ill challenge myself”
“i cant” vs “i can try”

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7
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selective attention

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ability to focus despite distractions
slight decrease with age

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8
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divided attention

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multi tasking
decreases with age

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9
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attention switching

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ability to switch from one task to another
very reduced with age

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10
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sustained attention

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ability to concentrate
no effect with age

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supporting cognitive health

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reading/writing
instruments
crafts
reminiscing
managing meds
caring for pet
physical health (exercise, diet, sleeping)

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what is social health

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well being in the social dimension
achieved when people have stable and satisfying relationships

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13
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3 C’s of social health

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communication (50/50, clear and honest)
cooperation (equal desire for solution)
compromise (prioritize what you value most)

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14
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Whos at risk for absence of social support

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older adults
minorities
rural areas

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15
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socially healthy people

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treat others with respect
are accepting of differences
warm and open
able to trust

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16
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social support services

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as important as diet and exercise
helps improve health and quality of life
can provide food, housing, transport, emotional support, guidance

17
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self reflection

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a tool for caregivers
grounded in personal experience, practice, and knowledge

18
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reflection in action

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reflective thinking one is doing during the action
focused on the momentr

19
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reflection on action

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occurs after action is completed
focused on outcomes

20
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why self reflect

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makes you less reactive
become self aware
improve self esteem and confidence
questions assumptions
see from different angles/perspectives

21
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how is self reflection, critical thinking, and problem solving related

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self reflection skills are used during and after problem solving
critical thinking assists in creative problem solving